Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SY18 · Powys
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Llanidloes has less crime — 12 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Llanidloes in February 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 12, a 16.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Shoplifting (41) and Anti-social behaviour (16), while Llanidloes has more Public order (2) and Burglary (1). Carmarthen sits above the national average for recorded crime while Llanidloes is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Llanidloes recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 12 vs 196 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Llanidloes is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Carmarthen saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Llanidloes had more Public order and Burglary. Overall, Llanidloes recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 196).